Letting Go Exercise: Acupoints Lung 1

Lu 1 acupoints, are helpful when wanting to letting go of grief and emotions that are causing pain.

Lu 1 helps with fatigue, irritability and confusion. It is also effective for relieving discomforts related to the lungs: breathing, asthma and coughing.

Location: On your front body, three fingers’ width below your collarbone, next to the top of your upper arm bone. These acupoints can be tender and will require gentle pressure when beginning this exercise.

Start: Use your fingertips to press the Letting Goacupoints (Lu 1) at the same time. You can also rub or massage the points with a circular motion. Inhale slowly and deeply as you gradually release your finger pressure, bring your arms outward, lift your chest, and tilt your head back. Hold your breath for a few seconds to assimilate the oxygen. Exhale as your head comes downward and your fingertips return to the Lung 1 acupressure points. Repeat this exercise four or five more times.